Kate Middleton Has Cancelled Her Trip to Malta

Unfortunately, the bevy of Kate pictures we had all been anticipating this weekend (10 different events! 10 different outfits!) will not be hitting the internet, after all. As had been expected since her pregnancy was announced last week, Kate Middleton has today officially cancelled her planned trip to Malta, which was to be her first solo tour as a royal. Kate, who is expected to give birth to Prince George’s future sibling in about six months time, is again battling hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme morning sickness which she also experienced during her pregnancy with George. Kate reportedly was advised by doctors last night to make the call to cancel the trip.

In her stead, Prince William will make the trip instead. (Let’s up the commitment to fashion, Willy! Please, at least one non-dark suit!)

The palace, as it does, released an official statement on the news: "The Duchess of Cambridge will no longer visit Malta this weekend. The Duke of Cambridge will undertake the visit instead. Her Royal Highness continues to suffer from the effects of Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The decision not to visit was taken by the Duke and Duchess on the advice of the Duchess's doctors." The statement continues, “The Duke is honored to represent Her Majesty The Queen on the visit, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of Malta’s independence. The visit itinerary remains unchanged.”